Course: Computer Networks I

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Course title Computer Networks I
Course code USII/APSI1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Horák Oldřich, RNDr. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Novák Martin, Ing.
  • Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Basic terms, communication and its definition. ISO/OSI reference model. TCP/IP model. Transmission media. Network access methods. Routing and filtering in data networks. Basics types of data networks. Network hardware. Security of data networks.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the key concepts in the data networks area. It focuses on the communication theory, basic network types and communication protocols, computer and data network planning, linking and general network security. Also the introduction to HW technologies focusing on servers and network HW is included.
Student will be able to understand how data networks work, describe commonly used technologies, analyze security of a local network and propose sutiable security measuremnts to improve security of a local network.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation

Raquirements for assignment and examination pass will be specified at the first lecture.
Recommended literature
  • Minasi, Mark. The complete PC upgrade and maintenance guide. San Francisco: Sybex, 2004. ISBN 0-7821-4310-5.
  • Stallings, William. Cryptography and network security : principles and practice. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2003. ISBN 0-13-111502-2.
  • Tanenbaum, Andrew S. Computer networks. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2003. ISBN 0-13-038488-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2013) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter